Categories in Foshan
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Foshan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 52,056 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 26,912 | 23 years |
| Department stores | 26,268 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 25,637 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 11,507 | — |
| Unreachable | 11,275 | 26 years |
| Public administration | 11,232 | 28 years |
| Furniture stores | 8,435 | 27 years |
| Buses and trains | 6,747 | 26 years |
| Car repair | 5,335 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 5,275 | 22 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5,207 | 23 years |
| All food and beverage | 5,056 | — |
| Hardware store | 4,313 | 26 years |
| Education | 3,725 | 22 years |
Foshan Facts
| Area | 117.1 km² |
| Population | 891,862 |
| Male Population | 469,418 (52.6%) |
| Female Population | 422,444 (47.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +187.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.9% |
| Median Age | 33.1 years (Male: 33, Female: 33.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,158 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 757 |
| Neighborhoods | Shunde Qu, Shunde, Nanhai, Chancheng, Nanhai Qu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | China Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 23.02677, 113.13148 |
| Postal Codes | 510176, 510465, 528000, 528031, 528041, More |
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Foshan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 310,577 | 568,284 | 763,234 | 1,157,381 | 891,862 | 785,177 | 684,321 |
| Population Density | 2,651.7 / km² | 4,851.9 / km² | 6,516.4 / km² | 9,881.6 / km² | 7,614.6 / km² | 6,703.8 / km² | 5,842.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFoshan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foshan | +187.2% | +56.9% | +16.9% |
| Guangdong | — | — | — |
| China | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foshan Median Age
Median Age: 33.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foshan | 33.1 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Guangdong | 31 yrs | 31.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
| China | 36 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Foshan Population Density
Population Density: 7,615 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foshan | 891,862 | 117.1 km² | 7,615 / km² |
| Guangdong | 113.1 million | 176,606.7 km² | 640 / km² |
| China | 1,361.3 million | 9,342,862.4 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foshan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Foshan
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Foshan
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Foshan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Foshan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Foshan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,373 | $6,305 | $6,727 | $10,376 | $15,137 | $14,422 | $19,274 | $21,158 |
| Total GDP | $1B | $2.5B | $4.4B | $8.1B | $13.2B | $11.3B | $13.5B | $14.2B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Foshan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foshan | 5,871,555 tn | 6.58 tn | 50,130.7 tons/km² |
| Guangdong | 540,458,973 tn | 4.78 tn | 3,060.2 tons/km² |
| China | 11,912,486,467 tn | 8.75 tn | 1,275 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Foshan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,871,555 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 50,130.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/10 | 6:42 AM | 3.8 | 96.4 km | 20,000 m | Hong Kong - Guangdong region, China | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/97 | 5:26 AM | 4.2 | 32.5 km | 33,000 m | Guangdong, China | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Foshan
Foshan (Chinese: 佛山) is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong province, China. The area under the city's jurisdiction is about 3,848.49 km2 (1,485.91 sq mi) and has an urban population of over 7.2 million. It is part of the Pearl River Delta E..
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